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ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Avid 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket X ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) 04Points
ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

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16Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) Compare ZTE Avid 4G X
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Avid 4G (N9120)} 4 Advantages ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) vs Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs207 PPI
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 75 Mbps
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.29GB available)vs+16GB6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)14%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)27%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1730 mAhvs+1850 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
480x800 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) VGA (640x480)
4G LTE
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
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ModelAvid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Other model namesZTE Avid 4G for MetroPCS, ZTE N9120AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandZTESamsung
Release date12/20/201211/6/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 124 millimeters (2.58 x 4.88 in)68.8 x 129.8 millimeters (2.71 x 5.11 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI207 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 Lite32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.29GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1700/2100LTE Cat2 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1730 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours7 hours
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)256 hours (10.7 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Built-in digital compass
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Touch focus
• 4G Mobile hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• HAC M3/T3
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.3W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.197W/kg (head)
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